Botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection

Botulinum toxin injections help to relax the muscles and prevent the formation of mimic wrinkles in the face. It blocks the nerve conduction which causes muscle contraction. As a result the muscles stay relaxed for a longer period of time. As time passes, the nerve conduction recovers and the effect of injections diminishes.

The most well known botulinum toxin brands are Botox, Dysport and Vistabel.

1) Treatment of wrinkles with botulinum toxin injections

Botulinum toxin is injected with a small needle into the muscles which cause wrinkle formation. Usually several injections are needed in one area. This technique is the best to cure wrinkles caused by mimics. These include:

horizontal wrinkles on the forehead
vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows
wrinkles around the eyes
frown lines
The effect of the injections starts appearing after 24-72 hours.

2) Sweating treatment with with botulinum toxin

Also sweating or hyperhidrosis can be cured with botulinum toxin. In this case the solution is injected in small portions under the skin in the problematic area.

These areas may be:

underarms
palms
soles of the feet
face
groin
hump or spine

The maximum effect is takes place 2 weeks after the injections.

Also read: “One Patient’s Story: “Botox Turned off My Sweat Faucets””

“A New Member in Christinas Clinic – Dr Mari Laasma”

Procedure Info

Before the procedure:	prepare for the consultation follow pre-procedure instructions and consider side effects
After the procedure:	follow post-procedure instructions
Length of procedure:	10-30 min
Length of the effect:	4-6 months, sweating treatment: up to 1 year
Maximum results:	after 1-2 weeks
Cost:	see our price list

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